THE GROUP OF DEATH
Like world history is incomplete without 'World War 2' the same way any footballing tournament is incomplete without a 'Group of Death'. To make things more lethal, the group of death is 'Group D'.
This group consists of some of the top European and American powers. Italy and England from Europe and Uruguay and Costa Rica from the American continents, this group makes it a treat for the fans.
2 games have already been played with England against Italy and Uruguay vs Costa Rica.
England & Italy a much awaited clash in the group, was finished with The Azzurris getting 3 points. The British were playing a game different from their usual plan. It did work but they were not able to get the ball in the back of the net. Even with more shots on target than The Azzurris, The British lost the game. Juventus mid-fielder Marchisio opened the scoring for The Azzuris. Immediately after 2 mins later, youngster Daniel Sturridge equalized. 5 mins into the second half, Super Mario(Balotelli) scored the winner for The Azzuris. It was an entertaining game. What I analysed was that, England had a better game plan than the Azzurris. Being able to get more shots, having more corners, they a very attacking mind-set. Even though they lost the game, there were a lot of positives' from this game. Better finishing may have given Azzurris the 3 pts., but they need to be aware of the game, and the opposing players' run.
Uruguay & Costa Rica was a game in the shadows, as compared to England & Italy. Uruguay was certain to be the winner. But what everybody forgot is that this is the WC, anything can happen. Costa Rica emerged victorious against Uruguay. It came as a surprise to everybody. The big gamble for Uruguay was keeping Luis Suarez on the bench and not bringing him on as a substitute. Maybe that's what caused then the game.
PSG striker Cavani opened the scoring for Uruguay. Till that point, Uruguay had a control on the game. Realizing they had to do better, Costa Rica stepped it up a notch. The first half ended with Uruguay leading.
As soon as the second half started, Costa Rica were on the front foot. Under 10 mins, Costa Rica were leading by 1 goal. Though against the Uruguayans, The Ricans deserved the lead. The game carried on. Uruguay were no where close to getting an equalizer. The Ricans wrapped the game with getting a 3rd goal, 6 mins from full time. Costa Rica won.
In the opening games, Italy and Costa Rica emerged victorious. Costa Rica though leading 'GROUP D' on goal difference. Now what's interesting is that anybody can go through. Though Italy will be the favorites to go through. The other team that qualifies will be a mystery. Before the games Italy and Uruguay were the favorites. Uruguay loss will be a big blow to their confidence. Italy having finished their most important game, have a better chance of qualifying. England will be trying their luck against Uruguay & Costa Rica. Costa Rica will look to make sure that they don't lose any of the remaining games.
The next clashes will be ITALY vs COSTA RICA & ENGLAND vs URUGUAY.
The winner of the Italian & Costa Rican game will qualify directly. England & Uruguay have to make sure that they get the points they desperately need.
I still believe that Italy & Uruguay will go to the next round. But it is the GROUP OF DEATH, anything can happen. Let's wait and watch.
This group consists of some of the top European and American powers. Italy and England from Europe and Uruguay and Costa Rica from the American continents, this group makes it a treat for the fans.
2 games have already been played with England against Italy and Uruguay vs Costa Rica.
England & Italy a much awaited clash in the group, was finished with The Azzurris getting 3 points. The British were playing a game different from their usual plan. It did work but they were not able to get the ball in the back of the net. Even with more shots on target than The Azzurris, The British lost the game. Juventus mid-fielder Marchisio opened the scoring for The Azzuris. Immediately after 2 mins later, youngster Daniel Sturridge equalized. 5 mins into the second half, Super Mario(Balotelli) scored the winner for The Azzuris. It was an entertaining game. What I analysed was that, England had a better game plan than the Azzurris. Being able to get more shots, having more corners, they a very attacking mind-set. Even though they lost the game, there were a lot of positives' from this game. Better finishing may have given Azzurris the 3 pts., but they need to be aware of the game, and the opposing players' run.
Uruguay & Costa Rica was a game in the shadows, as compared to England & Italy. Uruguay was certain to be the winner. But what everybody forgot is that this is the WC, anything can happen. Costa Rica emerged victorious against Uruguay. It came as a surprise to everybody. The big gamble for Uruguay was keeping Luis Suarez on the bench and not bringing him on as a substitute. Maybe that's what caused then the game.
PSG striker Cavani opened the scoring for Uruguay. Till that point, Uruguay had a control on the game. Realizing they had to do better, Costa Rica stepped it up a notch. The first half ended with Uruguay leading.
As soon as the second half started, Costa Rica were on the front foot. Under 10 mins, Costa Rica were leading by 1 goal. Though against the Uruguayans, The Ricans deserved the lead. The game carried on. Uruguay were no where close to getting an equalizer. The Ricans wrapped the game with getting a 3rd goal, 6 mins from full time. Costa Rica won.
In the opening games, Italy and Costa Rica emerged victorious. Costa Rica though leading 'GROUP D' on goal difference. Now what's interesting is that anybody can go through. Though Italy will be the favorites to go through. The other team that qualifies will be a mystery. Before the games Italy and Uruguay were the favorites. Uruguay loss will be a big blow to their confidence. Italy having finished their most important game, have a better chance of qualifying. England will be trying their luck against Uruguay & Costa Rica. Costa Rica will look to make sure that they don't lose any of the remaining games.
The next clashes will be ITALY vs COSTA RICA & ENGLAND vs URUGUAY.
The winner of the Italian & Costa Rican game will qualify directly. England & Uruguay have to make sure that they get the points they desperately need.
I still believe that Italy & Uruguay will go to the next round. But it is the GROUP OF DEATH, anything can happen. Let's wait and watch.
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